Opioid Misuse Prevention: Student Athletes Fact Sheet Packet

Format: Fact Sheet

Size: 8.5" x 11" / Double-sided

Audience: For athletes, parents, coaches, etc.

Item Number: SA3571
Recent legislation in Massachusetts requires that parents of middle and high school athletes and other adults such as coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, and school nurses receive educational materials on the potential dangers of opioid use and misuse. The educational materials shall also be distributed in written form to all students participating in an extracurricular athletic activity prior to the commencement of their athletic seasons.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and Massachusetts Technical Assistance Partnership for Prevention (MassTAPP) collaborated to provide action steps to help prevent opioid misuse and overdose among student athletes. This packet also highlights resources for addressing possible alcohol or opioid misuse or addiction. This is a 7 page packet. The 1-2 page components of this packet can be ordered individually as well: